CVE-2026-112656

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-10-26

Last updated on: 2026-10-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-26

Last Modified

2026-10-26

Generated

2026-10-27

AI Q&A

2026-10-27

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-112656

EUVD

EUVD-2026-110197

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Apple	iOS and iPadOS	0
Apple	iOS and iPadOS	0
Apple	macOS	0
Apple	macOS	0
Apple	macOS	0
Apple	tvOS	0
Apple	visionOS	0
Apple	watchOS	0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability where processing a maliciously crafted font could lead to disclosure of process memory. It was fixed in multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in font processing. Detection requires checking system and application versions against the fixed releases listed in the CVE description. No direct commands are provided for detection in the given context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive memory from your device, potentially accessing private data like passwords, messages, or other confidential information stored in memory.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected systems to the specified patched versions: iOS 26.7.2 or later, iPadOS 26.7.2 or later, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, or watchOS 27.2. Avoid processing untrusted fonts until updates are applied.

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